Hi Bob,

Stainless steel tends to work harden when deformed.  Even if you could straighten out your mast step, I would not recommend it.  It will very likely crack.  Even if it doesn’t actually crack, it will be much weaker vs pre accident.  They are not that expensive and it’s a safety issue, so replace it.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1978. Sanford, MI

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> On Jun 19, 2024, at 2:12 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> If the stainless steel metal base is bent it will likely be very difficult
> to flatten. I replaced mine a few years back and, as I recall, it cost
> about $55.
> 
> Graham Stewart
> gstewart.gm at gmail.com
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 1:53 PM Bob Allen <rca02536 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> While launching, the mast leaned to the side and lifted the mast step off
>> its pad in one corner.  The all screws tighten, but the whole step lifts up
>> in  the aft starboard corner.  What is the best way to repair it?